Cement from 🇲🇽 Mexico: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for cement imported from Mexico. Total 2025 imports: $459M.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for Cement — Duty Rates
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| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 681099 | ARTICLES OF CEMENT, CONCRETE OR ARTIFICIAL STONE, WHETHER OR NOT REINFORCED, NESOI | $207M | $35K |
| 252390 | HYDRAULIC CEMENTS, NESOI | $45M | $0 |
| 681182 | SHEETS, PANELS, TILES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES, OF CELLULOSE FIBER-CEMENT OR THE LIKE, NOT CONTAINING ASBESTOS, EXCLUDING CORRUGATED SHEETS | $43M | $0 |
| 321410 | MASTICS (INCLUDING GLAZIERS' PUTTY, GRAFTING PUTTY, RESIN CEMENTS AND CAULKIING COMPOUNDS); PAINTERS' FILLINGS | $41M | $583K |
| 252329 | PORTLAND CEMENT, EXCEPT WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT | $36M | $0 |
| 252321 | WHITE PORTLAND CEMENT, WHETHER OR NOT ARTIFICALLY COLORED | $27M | $0 |
| 381600 | REFRACTORY CEMENTS, MORTARTS, CONCRETES AND SIMILAR COMPOSITIONS, OTHER THAN PRODUCTS OF HEADING 3801 | $27M | $95K |
| 681091 | PREFABRICATED STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS FOR BUILDING OR CIVIL ENGINEERING MADE OF CEMENT, CONCRETE OR ARTIFICIAL STONE, WHETHER OR NOT REINFORCED | $10M | $0 |
| 681019 | TILES, FLAGSTONES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES OF CEMENT, OF CONCRETE OR OF ARTIFICIAL STONE, WHETHER OR NOT REINFORCED | $5M | $6K |
| 640192 | WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR WITH BONDED OR CEMENTED OUTER SOLES AND UPPERS OF RUBBER OR PLASTICS NESOI, COVERING THE ANKLE BUT NOT COVERING THE KNEE | $4M | $3K |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US tariff on cement?
Portland cement (HTS 2523.29) has a base duty rate of free to 3%. Cement clinker (HTS 2523.10) enters duty-free. Section 122 tariffs may apply an additional 10-25% depending on origin.
Where does the US import cement from?
Mexico is by far the largest source of US cement imports, followed by Canada, Turkey, and China. Mexico accounts for over 50% of all cement imported into the United States.
Are there anti-dumping duties on cement?
There have been historical AD/CVD investigations on cement from various countries. The primary trade concern is the Section 122 emergency tariff that may apply to cement imports from certain origins.
What tariffs apply to cement from Mexico?
Cement imported from Mexico are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for cement from Mexico?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
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